Veteran services at Bianchi Funeral Service
Bianchi Funeral Service in Washington, DC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,845 for basic burial and $2,235 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, cremation services with memorial, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bianchi Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,235. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the District of Columbia median ($1,887). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 18 miles from Bianchi Funeral Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 31 funeral homes in District of Columbia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bianchi Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,235. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Bianchi Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bianchi Funeral Service is located at 814 Upshur St. NW in Washington, DC. You can reach the home at (202) 529-5579. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bianchi Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Bianchi Funeral Service provides national & international shipping, cremation, traditional funeral, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bianchi Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bianchi Funeral Service mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bianchi Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Bianchi Funeral Service apart
- 27 years of experience serving the Washington, DC metro area.
- Licensed Funeral Directors in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
- Affiliated with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association (NFD & MA), and the D.C. Funeral Directors Board.
- Offers national and international shipping services.
- Provides interactive online tributes for remote participation and remembrance.
- Features extensive online resources including pre-planning tools, grief support articles by Dr. Bill, funeral etiquette, and legal advice.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · NFD & MA
- · DC Funeral Directors Board
Specialties
- · Licensed Funeral Director in MD, DC and VA
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Christian denominations.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.